Prolonged Erection (Priapism): Pathophysiology, Types, and Emergency Management

Prolonged Erection (Priapism): Pathophysiology, Types, and Emergency Management

1. Introduction A prolonged, persistent erection lasting longer than four hours without sexual stimulation is a medical condition known as priapism. This presentation is typically a urological emergency, particularly in its ischemic form, requiring immediate clinical intervention to decompress the corpora cavernosa and prevent permanent structural damage to the penile tissues. The inability of the … Read more